Computer Science Graduate School Admission Results

TTPB: I was accepted to the Connective Media program and I also had a hard time choosing between the two. The biggest difference is the length as you mentioned. The MEng program is 9 months with no option to extend. This means you'll be looking for a full time role as soon as you start with no internship opportunities. The CM program is 2 years and obviously has an internship opportunity which is a HUGE pro as you can imagine. Further, the CM programs lets you take a ton of CS courses and you'll probably end with around 2x times CS credits as an MEng student. Also, the cost can be alleviated somewhat via scholarship. I received a $30,000 scholarship and I know others have received up to $50,0000. So for me, since I think internship is extremely important, the CM program was a no-brainer.

TTBP: Can you tell us if you were interviewed before. Also, what's yours are in CS?

I'm a little confused about enrolling in MEng CS (Ithaca) and MS Connective Media (Cornell Tech), are there any obvious pros/cons? CM is very expensive but is an amazing program. While MEng is also great, its a 9 month course and is really fast paced.

Was quite a surprise!

Acceptance without having to undergo an interview. However, I am currently waiting for the award letter.

Undergrad from a top 5 IIT. 1 conference paper + 2 in submission. Great GPA, LORs, and projects.

German System 1.2, where 1.0 is best and 5.0 is worst. Not well known university, good letters of recommendation

CS Bachelors with low-ish marks, no ref letters but have FANNG experience.

Not waitlist. Anyone hear anything? Have all acceptances been sent out?

Has anyone received word from MIT EECS PhD? MIT's not reading any of my emails and their website said the results will be posted on the application portal by late Feb but nothing.

Not actually waitlisted. TTPB in theory: I was interviewed by EL two months ago but nothing since then, I'm assuming at most a waitlist now as offers must have already been sent by now.

TTPB: UofT reject: Would you mind sharing how you received the notification? was it an official email or POI informally emailed you. Also, did you apply for the direct Ph.D. program?

EU national, undergraduate at top 175 university (Times Higher Ed). High GPA 9+/10. Great LORs and good SOP. No GRE.

Interview requested by Director of Graduate Studies. Scheduled with a POI that I spoke to a few weeks ago. Response to earlier people, I was also told decisions should be out this week.

Forgot to add notes in the previous one. I had amazing grades in my first year but dipped in second year due to COVID. Had 2 amazing references. My uni used to be the 5th best uni when I applied in the UK but now has dipped out of the top 10. No GRE and EU national.

Received a rejection letter through email. Interviews went well, but many factors are taken into account and most don't have anything to do with us. For other rejections: don't let this define you. Good luck with your life!

International student from UK university, top 5% of class, excellent GRE, 1 pub and 1 summer intern in well-known tech company.